United States / Midwest / Nebraska
Gage County, Nebraska, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 8, 12:40 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 8, 10:22 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 10, 12:35 AM CDT3 official warnings recorded: Flood Warning. We can’t see: Health.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Flood Warning issued October 6 at 8:21AM CDT until October 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Chautauqua Park begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 20.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 4.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 19.1 feet on 07/22/1978. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 830 PM CDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 7:55PM CDT until October 7 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Big Blue River At Beatrice affecting Gage County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Blue River at Beatrice. * WHEN...Until Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, At this level the West Scott baseball fields begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Monday was 21.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 5.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.7 feet on 05/07/1959. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.
“Flood Warning issued October 5 at 9:45AM CDT until October 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE”
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nebraska... Turkey Creek near De Witt affecting Saline and Gage Counties. Turkey Creek Near Wilber affecting Saline County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Turkey Creek near De Witt. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins to overtop Blueridge Drive and likely many county roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 25.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 11.4 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 23.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 05/30/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.
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